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Evaluating a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receiver requires an accurate signal generator capable of simulating repeatable signals from many different satellites. The signal generator must create waveforms with different time delays, Doppler shifts, and power levels for accurately testing a GNSS receiver.
Being able to adjust these particular parameters of the generated signal makes it possible to evaluate a receiver's sensitivity to the desired signal and how susceptible it is to signals around it. At other times there may be a need to test a receiver within multiple constellations. In these instances, simulator software is an essential tool to evaluate GNSS receiver performance prior to development.
How to Test GNSS Receiver Sensitivity
N5182B MXG X-Series RF vector high performance signal generators are fine-tuned to be your “golden transmitter” in R&D with 9 kHz to 6 GHz frequency coverage. Simulate real-world signals with real-time capabilities with Signal Studio software.
Frequency | 9 kHz to 6 GHz, 7.2 GHz with N5182BX07 |
Output Power @1 GHz | +24 dBm |
Frequency Switching (Typical) | 800 µs |
Harmonics @1 GHz | -35 dBc |
Phase Noise @1 GHz (20 kHz offset) | -146 dBc/Hz (10 kHz offset) |
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How to Test GNSS Receiver Sensitivity
Simulate global navigation satellite systems and test scenarios
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How to Test GNSS Receiver Sensitivity
Design and test satellite communication systems with multiple reference signals
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